Comments on: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 – Remain Vigilant Against Envy

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:55:49 +0000

Hey A,

Watch the movie “Cool Hand Luke”. And when your done, watch it again.

Mark

By: Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:28:35 +0000

Amazing reflection, Steven. Many of the things you wrote about I try explaining to my 15 year old granddaughter. She doesn’t want to hear it. I pray that if I keep repeating it, as she matures it will sink in and take hold.

By: Gigi Thomas

Gigi Thomas — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 06:55:48 +0000

Thank you, Steve for your reflection and ideas. Thank you for your service to the Lord!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:11:19 +0000

Hey Steven,

I understand your viewpoint. But….

But it raises the question of why did James and John want to be seated next to Jesus in Heaven? If there aren’t any preferred or special places in Heaven, why did Jesus reply, “…but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those whom it has been prepared.” (Mk 10:40)

Reading the footnote of Mk 10:38-40 states “…the authority of assigning places of honor in the kingdom is reserved to God.”

From this, couldn’t one deduce that there are tiers?

Mark

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:35:14 +0000

Steve, excellent well written reflection which caused me to really discern envy in the context of those who don’t know our Lord. Thanks for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts!
Francis

By: S

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:25:18 +0000

To A, I never forget the car sticker I once saw which said: “Those who wait to pray at the 11th hour die at 10:30”.
Steve, thanks for your reflection. God bless everyone!

By: A

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:10:16 +0000

Totally agree. But I couldn’t help wondering what the deal with St. Augustine is. One of his famous quotations goes something along the lines of “Grant me chastity, but not yet.” Seems like he knew that his life of sin was not good, but he wasn’t ready to give it up when he realized that it wasn’t good. And then he becomes a saint, a famous one at that!

So, Steven, what do you make of St. Augustine? He wanted to explore a life of debauchery. Yes, he fits the bill of “it’s never too late,” but what about his reticence to renounce sin? He’s an example of the attitude “I’ve got plenty of time to turn my life around.”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:31:36 +0000

What a great reflection Steve.Some real home truths there and I recognised myself in some of your examples.I pray for guidance and that my relationship with God becomes deeper and even more meaningful.Have a great day.